To determine the long-term plans for Montgomery, city officials are asking residents to show up in droves to a community gathering late this month.

Dubbed the "Community Summit," the Oct. 25 meeting will give residents the opportunity to talk about different aspects that they enjoy about Montgomery as well as an opportunity to give input about improvements that could be made. That feedback will help shape a 20-year plan called Envision Montgomery 2040, which will be the baseline for much of the city's future planning.

The event will take place at the Acadome at Alabama State University from 6-8 p.m.

The plan will include recommendations on future land use, community design, mobility, open space and recreation areas, cultural and historical resources, infrastructure and economic development, according to a news release.

"The Summit and subsequent engagement activities will help the Steering Committee define an overall community vision that will inform additional, specific action in the plan," the emailed release said.

As a part of the plan, the city has already released a trove of data for the public.

It has been more than 50 years since the city has had a comprehensive plan, and city planners have said this study and information session will help shape Montgomery in a way that has not been done for years.

"We have the opportunity to lay the foundation for growth and prosperity for the next 20 years and beyond in Montgomery by collaborating with neighbors, near and far, to seize the future we want for the Capital of Dreams," said Mayor Todd Strange in an editorial submitted to the Montgomery Advertiser.

For more information, residents can visit the comprehensive plan website.